Former No. 1 recruit Byron Cowart transfers to Maryland

Cowart (R) was the top recruit in the class of 2015 according to Rivals. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Maryland’s early signing period got started with a commitment from the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2015.

The Terrapins announced the addition of former Auburn defensive end Byron Cowart on Wednesday, the first day of college football’s early signing period. The early signing period, approved earlier this year, is making its maiden voyage in 2017.